Dexter Jones

In this Ibiza special of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with one of the true pioneers of electronic music, Paul van Dyk, for an intimate conversation about music, freedom, and the enduring power of trance.

Paul takes us back to his early life in East Berlin, secretly listening to West Berlin radio, discovering artists like The Smiths, and developing a deep emotional connection to music long before the Berlin Wall fell. From there, we trace his journey into electronic music, his first performances in post-Wall Berlin, and playing at the legendary Tresor during a defining moment in club history.

The conversation then moves to Ibiza. Paul opens up about the origins and philosophy behind Shine Ibiza. Why it started, what it represents, and how it aims to preserve the true essence of Ibiza clubbing. We discuss the move to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-into-night sessions with sunset energy, as well as how Shine differs in Ibiza compared to its global editions at major festivals and international destinations.

Paul also reflects on his long relationship with Cream at Amnesia, why Ibiza still holds a unique place in dance music culture, and how he curates Shine line-ups by prioritising artistry, musical depth, and connection over social media hype.

We talk about Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, the island’s evolving club landscape, and his long-standing friendship with John 00 Fleming, including stories of going back-to-back on stage. Paul also reflects on the role of timeless tracks like For An Angel and why certain records become woven into Ibiza’s musical DNA.

This is not a surface-level interview.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

📻 Growing up in East Berlin and discovering music through West Berlin radio

🎸 Early influences and emotional connection to music

🧱 Discovering electronic music after the Berlin Wall fell

🪩 Playing at Tresor and the birth of Berlin club culture

✨ The origins and philosophy of Shine Ibiza

🌅 Moving Shine to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-to-night sessions

🌍 How Shine Ibiza differs from global editions

🍒 Cream at Amnesia and Ibiza’s unique energy

🎧 Curating line-ups based on artistry, not hype

🔊 Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, and the island’s evolution

🤝 Going back-to-back with John 00 Fleming

🎶 Timeless tracks and Ibiza’s musical legacy

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In this rare episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with John 00 Fleming, one of the most respected and influential figures in electronic dance music history.

Known for his deep, progressive sound and uncompromising underground ethos, John has been a pioneer of trance, progressive house, and club culture for more than four decades. From the golden years of Godskitchen and Gatecrasher to unforgettable Ibiza residencies at Space Ibiza, Amnesia Ibiza, and Privilege Ibiza, John has witnessed and helped shape some of the most iconic moments in global dance music.

This conversation goes far beyond nostalgia. John reflects on his early inspirations, his breakthrough in the UK scene, and the behind-the-scenes reality of superclub culture. We explore how the industry evolved from vinyl to CDJs to digital, why he chose to stay true to an underground progressive sound, and what was lost as the era of marathon sets and warm-up DJs disappeared.

We also look forward. John shares thoughtful insights on the future of trance, the role of AI in music, and what it really takes to survive creatively, mentally, and emotionally across decades in the industry.

This is not a hype-driven interview.

If you care about trance history, underground club culture, Ibiza’s golden era, or the realities of a life in music, this episode delivers.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎧 Early inspirations and falling in love with music

🔊 Breaking through in the UK trance and progressive house scene

🪩 Godskitchen and Gatecrasher behind the scenes

🏝️ Ibiza residencies and life on the island

💿 The shift from vinyl to CDJs to digital

🏗️ The rise and fall of UK superclubs

🔥 Staying underground and true to sound

⏱️ The lost art of warm-up DJs and marathon sets

🤖 AI, technology, and the future of electronic music

🧠 Longevity, mental health, and surviving the industry

Official website and bookings: www.john00fleming.com

00:00 Introduction and name origins

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Lange is one of trance music’s true pioneers.

In this exclusive episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lange to uncover the untold stories behind a career that helped shape the global trance movement.

From producing timeless anthems like Follow Me and Drifting Away, to playing clubs and festivals around the world, Lange’s influence spans more than 25 years of dance music history. But this conversation goes beyond the records.

Lange opens up about the unlikely moments that defined his path. From vinyl theft that pushed him towards Ibiza, to remixing the Braveheart theme while stacking supermarket shelves, to becoming a central figure in trance during its most influential era.

We talk about the golden years of Ibiza, memories of Amnesia Ibiza, the cultural crossover between trance and techno, and the realities of navigating today’s music industry. Lange also shares honest advice for new producers and explains why, for him, trance is not just a genre, but something far deeper.

This is not a hype interview.

If you love trance and want to understand the people who built it, this episode is essential listening.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎶 From producer to world-renowned DJ

📀 The real story behind Follow Me and its link to Kevin & Perry Go Large

🏝️ Ibiza memories and the golden years at Amnesia

🔊 Trance, techno, and the evolution of sound

🧠 Surviving the modern music industry

🔮 Advice for new producers

❤️ Why “trance is in the blood”

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Lisa Lashes is one of the most iconic and influential DJs in the history of UK dance music.

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Lashes to trace an extraordinary 30-year journey through club culture, from working at Marks & Spencer to breaking into DJ Mag Top 100, headlining superclubs, producing era-defining records, and founding the Lisa Lashes School of Music.

Lisa takes us back to her earliest nights at Miss Moneypenny’s and the Birmingham club scene, the moment her career began to accelerate, and what it really took to earn global recognition in a male-dominated industry. We talk about the Euphoria compilation era, joining the Tidy Girls, and playing festivals and clubs across the world, from Global Gathering to South Africa.

The conversation also moves beyond the booth. Lisa opens up about life behind the scenes, working alongside Carl Cox, unforgettable Ibiza moments, managing long-term health challenges, and why giving back through music education has become such a central part of her mission.

This is not a victory lap.

If you care about hard house, trance, techno, Ibiza culture, or the real stories behind the golden era of UK clubbing, this episode delivers.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎶 Early nights at Miss Moneypenny’s and Birmingham club culture

💿 Breaking into the DJ Mag Top 100 and global recognition

📀 The Euphoria compilation era and joining the Tidy Girls

🌍 Touring worldwide and major festivals

🎧 Ibiza memories and surreal backstage moments

🧠 Balancing health, life, and a long career in music

🏫 Founding the Lisa Lashes School of Music

🚨 Reducing youth violence through creativity and education

📱 Social media, modern DJ life, and today’s challenges

00:00 Breaking the DJ Mag Top 100

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In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Paul Thomas to explore the passion, obsession, and sheer graft behind one of the most recognisable journeys to come out of the UK trance and superclub era.

Paul takes us back to his first real spark with dance music during the Trainspotting era, running record shops, discovering vinyl culture, and developing the all-consuming obsession that shaped his career. We talk about the moment that changed everything: sending a demo mix to Godskitchen, landing his breakthrough residency, and the now-legendary night when he quite literally set a speaker on fire.

From there, the conversation opens up into the reality of sudden success. Touring the world alongside Tall Paul and Marco V, life inside Global Gathering, and what really went on behind the scenes at the UK’s biggest club brands.

Paul also reflects on production, running his own label, the changing music industry, and how AI is beginning to affect creativity today. Alongside the highs, he speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, luck, pressure, and the relentless work required to build a long-term career in electronic music.

This is not a hype story.

If you ever wondered what it really took to break through during the Godskitchen and Global Gathering era — or what DJs coming up in 2025 need to understand now — this episode is essential listening.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎶 Discovering dance music during the Trainspotting era

💿 Record shops, vinyl culture, and musical obsession

🔥 Sending a demo to Godskitchen and landing a residency

🌍 Touring globally and the reality of sudden fame

🎪 Life behind the scenes at Global Gathering

🎵 Production, running a label, and creative evolution

🤖 AI in music and the future of production

💡 Advice for DJs and producers in 2025

🧠 Passion, luck, imposter syndrome, and longevity

Are You Out There – Crescendo

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Jason Herd’s career is anything but ordinary.

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Jason Herd to unpack an extraordinary journey from working as a UK paramedic to becoming a globally respected house music producer, mix engineer, and mentor.

Jason opens up about the leap from saving lives on the front line to taking a risk on music, the mindset shift required to walk away from a stable career, and how discipline, pressure, and resilience carried over into the studio and the DJ booth.

We dive into the story behind I Just Can’t Get Enough, the Ibiza summers it soundtracked, and wild memories from clubs and parties across the island, including Godskitchen, Babooshka, Bora Bora Ibiza, and Space Ibiza.

The conversation also goes deep inside the studio. Jason talks honestly about his work as a mix engineer, the realities of production at a professional level, and why mentorship has become such an important part of his mission. Through teaching and guiding new producers, he’s helping shape the next generation of house music talent in a rapidly changing industry.

This is not a story about overnight success.

If you’re a DJ, producer, Ibiza lover, or someone fascinated by the realities behind the scenes, this episode delivers inspiration and real-world insight.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🚑 Life as a UK paramedic and the decision to change careers

🎵 Producing I Just Can’t Get Enough and defining Ibiza summers

🪩 Stories from Godskitchen, Babooshka, Bora Bora, and Space Ibiza

🎚 Working as a mix engineer and producer

📈 Mentorship and developing new talent

🧠 Discipline, pressure, and mindset from emergency services to music

🔮 Building longevity in today’s dance music industry

Jason Herd music: https://www.subtonemusicacademy.com

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In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Steve Mac — producer, DJ, remixer, and one half of Rhythm Masters — for a deep dive into an extraordinary career spanning more than three decades.

Recorded inside Steve’s now-famous Brighton studio bunker, this conversation traces his journey from DJing at just 11 years old to becoming one of the most trusted names in house music production. We explore his work remixing and collaborating with artists including Michael Jackson, INXS, Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, and Todd Terry.

Steve opens up about his early years in Luton, the evolution of studio gear from Akai samplers to modern AI-assisted tools, and why he still prefers hardware, tape, and hands-on process over shortcuts. We also talk candidly about the Rhythm Masters era, the realities of long-term relevance, and how a devastating studio fire nearly wiped out everything — and what it took to rebuild from scratch.

The conversation moves into current projects too, including his work with Irvine Welsh on the upcoming Trainspotting: The Musical, reflections on the saturation of modern music, and why musicality sometimes gets lost in today’s house and techno landscape.

This is not a nostalgia piece.

If you’re a producer, DJ, engineer, or simply someone who loves dance music at its deepest level, this episode delivers rare insight from someone who has truly seen it all — and is still pushing forward.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎶 DJing at 11 and early studio experiments

🎛️ From Akai samplers to AI-assisted production

👑 Working with house and pop music legends

🔥 The Rhythm Masters era and defining records

🚒 A studio fire and rebuilding everything from scratch

🚝 Trainspotting: The Musical with Irvine Welsh

📼 Why Steve still mixes down to tape and favours hardware

🕺🏻 Music saturation and the loss of musicality

🎙 Staying relevant in a fast-changing industry

📦 Studio stories, lost vinyl, Strawberry Sundaes, and advice for new producers

00:00 Intro and Brighton bunker banter

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Love To Be… is one of the most iconic and long-running club brands to come out of the UK.

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with the people behind the brand, Tony Walker and Marc Dennis, to unpack the untold story of Love To Be… from its roots in Sheffield to global dancefloors and a brand that has stood the test of time.

We go right back to how Love To Be… started, the early nights, the culture that shaped it, and the golden era of UK house music that helped define a generation. Tony and Marc share behind-the-scenes stories from legendary nights, the realities of promoting through different eras, and how club culture has changed from the 90s to today.

The conversation also looks forward. We talk about keeping the original rave spirit alive in a phone-obsessed world, the importance of community over hype, and how Love To Be… has adapted without losing its identity. From intimate club nights to the launch of the Love To Be Festival, this is a rare insight into longevity in dance music.

This is not a nostalgia exercise.

If you care about classic house, UK rave culture, and the people who actually built the scene, this episode is essential listening.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

💃 How Love To Be… started in Sheffield

🪩 Behind-the-scenes stories from legendary club nights

🎶 The evolution of clubbing from the 90s to now

📲 Preserving rave culture in a phone-first era

⏳ Lessons from more than three decades of promoting

🎏 The launch and vision behind Love To Be Festival

Instagram: @lovetobeevents

Instagram: @trimtonemusic

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Welcome to the ultimate throwback to Peach London, one of the most legendary and influential club brands in UK dance music history.

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, we dive deep into the golden era of UK clubbing, when Peach set the standard for uplifting trance, euphoric anthems, and dancefloors built on community, energy, and pure joy.

If you ever raved at Camden Palace, felt that unmistakable Peach atmosphere, or grew up on the sound of late-90s and early-2000s trance, this episode will take you straight back. And if you’re discovering it for the first time, this is essential context for understanding what made UK club culture so special.

We explore the rise, evolution, and legacy of Peach, how it shaped a generation of clubbers, and why the brand still carries real meaning today. Through stories and reflections from Graham Gold, Chris Bayne, and Edele Andaya, we unpack what Peach represented on and off the dancefloor.

This is not just a nostalgia trip.

If you care about UK clubbing history, trance culture, or the brands that genuinely shaped the scene, this episode delivers.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🍑 The rise of Peach London and its unique identity

🪩 Camden Palace and the energy of classic Peach nights

🎶 How Peach shaped uplifting trance and club culture

🧠 Community, togetherness, and music-first programming

🔥 Why the Peach brand still matters today

⚡ The lasting legacy of one of the UK’s most loved club nights

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n this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Marc de Groot, one of Ibiza’s most respected photographers and visual storytellers.

For more than two decades, Marc has been behind the lens documenting Ibiza’s nightlife at its most iconic. From superclubs like Amnesia Ibiza, Cream, and Clockwork Orange, to countless events including Kevin & Perry Amnesia Ibiza, his work has quietly shaped how the world remembers the island.

Marc shares what it’s really like capturing Ibiza nightlife while remaining completely sober since 1994, how he transitioned from DJing into photography and videography, and the responsibility that comes with documenting culture rather than just marketing it. We talk about the rise of phones on the dancefloor, the difference between art and promotion, and how Ibiza itself has changed through the years.

The conversation also explores the role of platforms like DontStayIn.com, the realities of creative work in a party-driven industry, and Marc’s advice for anyone hoping to build a sustainable creative career on the island.

This is not a surface-level chat.

If you care about Ibiza history, club culture, photography, or the unseen work that documents a scene, this episode delivers.

🎧 Take your time with this one.

🎧 Starting out as a DJ before moving behind the camera

📸 Photographing Ibiza’s most iconic clubs and events

🎥 Videography, storytelling, and visual legacy

🍺 Being sober in a party-fuelled industry

🧠 Art versus marketing in club photography

📱 Phones on the dancefloor and cultural impact

🎨 Advice for creatives working in Ibiza

Website: https://www.marcdegroot.co.uk/

Ibiza Wedding Photography: https://www.ibizaweddingphotography.net/

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